[General] CFP: Computers & Graphics Special Section - Aging and Weathering

CALL FOR PAPERS Aging and Weathering - Special Section of Computers & Graphics - <http://www.journals.elsevier.com/computers-and-graphics/call-for-papers/spe cial-section-aging-weathering/> http://www.journals.elsevier.com/computers-and-graphics/call-for-papers/spec ial-section-aging-weathering/ Submission deadline: October 1, 2013 Guest Editors: Stéphane Mérillou, Université de Limoges Carles Bosch, Universitat de Girona AIMS AND SCOPE: Aging and weathering have been very active research fields for many years now. Due to the complexity and variety of materials change in appearance, such topics are of interest for a very large part of the Computer Graphics community. Aging and weathering phenomena often involve changes in reflection properties, color, and geometry, simultaneously and over time. Moreover, the characteristics of the surrounding environment, the shape of the objects and their material properties influence all these processes. Despite recent advances in simulation and reproduction techniques, there are many challenges still worth pursuing in this area. New aging models are required for reproducing specific effects, both at single and multiple levels of detail. Furthermore, combining multiple effects and using advanced contextual information are necessary to further enrich aging models. In addition, dealing with large-scale scenes requires more efficient and flexible approaches, providing more user control than that afforded in many present-day techniques. In this Special Section, we seek contributions spanning all aspects of aging and weathering, ranging from modeling to rendering, as well as from theory to practice. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: * First-principle simulations for aging and weathering * Procedural models * Example-based and data-driven methods * Image-based approaches * Acquisition procedures and representation of time-varying data * Real-time techniques * Perceptual aspects of aging and weathering * Applications * Validation techniques If you are not sure whether a given idea or topic would suit this Special Section, please contact the Guest Editors. IMPORTANT DATES: September 16, 2013 Special Section opens October 1, 2013 Submissions due November 7, 2013 First decisions to authors December 1, 2013 Revised versions due December 20, 2013 Final decisions communicated to authors January 8, 2014 Final versions of accepted papers due March, 2014 Publication online May, 2014 Paper available SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS: Computers & Graphics is an Elsevier publication. Authors are encouraged to use two-column Elsevier format with inline images. Please use the following LaTeX template for best results: <http://www.elsevier.com/inca/publications/misc/elsarticle-template-3-num-ca g.zip> http://www.elsevier.com/inca/publications/misc/elsarticle-template-3-num-cag .zip. For detailed paper formatting and submission instructions please refer to <http://ees.elsevier.com/cag> http://ees.elsevier.com/cag and the corresponding Guide for Authors: <http://www.elsevier.com/journals/computers-and-graphics/0097-8493/guide-for -authors> http://www.elsevier.com/journals/computers-and-graphics/0097-8493/guide-for- authors. You will need to register/log on to EES before submitting your paper. When prompted to specify the Article Type, select: “Special Section: Aging and Weathering”. Please contact the guest editors if you any questions: Stéphane Mérillou stephane.merillou(a)unilim.fr Carles Bosch carles.bosch(a)udg.edu